It's shame that the first year year ever that the state approved splitting the A and B teams for the state relays will deprive track fans from seeing arguably the state's top 2 teams, CBA and Union Catholic, square off.

But that is unfortunately the case here as the one-year experiment to split the A and B teams will leave everyone wondering on Saturday what would have happened if those two powerhouses had gone head to head.

One thing is for sure, the times would have been much faster, the races much more dramatic and the fans would have been treated to one of the best meets of the year.

Oh well, maybe next year.

Anyways, as a result of the split, CBA should roll to its sixth straight state title and extend its state record to 22 state titles in the A Division, and UC will most likely win the B Division by the largest margin of any of the team champs from all the state relays.

CBA, with the state's deepest stable of distance runners, is ranked No. 2 in the US in the DM at 10;21.43, No. 2 in the US in the SM at 3;31.6, and is also among the top teams in the state in the shuttles, 4x400, and 4x200. CBA will still have to contend with a very strong group of teams to stay on top, led by Pope John and Don Bosco Prep.

The SM between CBA and Pope John could be the race of the day as PJ comes in with a US No. 3 3;32.6. CBA beat PJ, 3;31.6 to 3;32.6 at the NJCTC Relays.

UC is the national leader in the shuttles at 30.08, is US No. 2 in the 4x200 at 1;30.55, and is US No. 4 in the 4x400 at 4x400 3;24.31. UC is capable of winning every track event.

Reminder: First Events close 20 minutes prior to the listed Start Time for the Meet.1. Boys Distance Medley Relay (1200-400-800-1600)* Finals - Time BasisGirls Distance Medley Relay (1200-400-800-1600)*2. Boys High Hurdles Relay (39” 4x55m) Finals - Time BasisGirls High Hurdles Relay (33” 4x51.2m)3. Boys 800m Relay (4x200m) Finals - Time BasisGirls 800m Relay (4x200m)4. Boys 3200m Relay (4x800m)* Finals - Time BasisGirls 3200 m Relay (4x800m)*5. Boys Sprint Medley (400m-200m-200m-800m)* Finals - Time BasisGirls Sprint Medley (400m-200m-200m-800m)*6. Boys 1600m Relay (4x400m)* Finals - Time BasisGirls1600m Relay (4x400m)**All events except 4x200 and shuttle hurdles will be run in alleys.**For Non-Publics – Boys A, then B, followed by Girls A, then B. IF numbers warrant, in the Distance Medley and 4x800 A and B teams may run together and be scored separately.NOTE: PHOTO-TIMER (FinishLynx) IS THE FINAL AUTHORITY ON TIME AND/OR PLACE (when available).FIELD EVENTS***Reminder: First Events close 20 minutes prior to the listed Start Time for the Meet.There will be two shot puts, two pole vaults and two high jumps available which means1. The Shot will be conducted in the Intermediate School Gym adjacent to the bubble. Boys and girls will throw at the same time.2. There will be two high jump pits, which means boys and girls will be jumping at the same time.3. There will be two pole vault pits, which means boys and girls will be jumping at the same time.***For the non-publics B will follow AShot Put Relay* High Jump Relay* [4' 0" Starting Height Girls5’ 0” Starting Height Boys]Pole Vault Relay* [9’ 0” Starting Height Boys7’ 6” Starting Height Girls]*NOTE: TWO COMPETITORS PER EVENT.ATTENTION: Warm-up time between field event groups will be limited to 30 minutes. This time may be extended only withpermission from the Meet Director or Meet Referee.1/8” pyramid spikes permitted in all events EXCEPT SHOT PUTALL ATHLETES MUST BE IN UNIFORM TO BE ADMITTED AS PART OF THE TEAM. Gate personnel will be instructed to admit only those competitors WHO ARE IN UNIFORM.Coaches and manager tags are for identification purposes only. They are not admission tickets. These tags must be visible when appearing in coaches boxes and clerking areas. Coaches and managers must be listed on the entry forms.